Marsha

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Warrior; Lady

Background: The name Marsha originates from the Latin 'Martius,' relating to Mars, the Roman god of war, implying a connotation of 'warrior.' Additionally, it can be connected to the Hebrew name 'Martha,' which means 'lady' or 'mistress of the house.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#361
Total births
104,427
Most popular decade
1950s (124,911 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,106 ranks)
Years in Top 100
9
First recorded year
1908

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1942
First year births
7
First year rank
#2,940
Peak year
1955
Peak year births
14
Peak rank
#2,139
Most recent year
1988
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#6,426

Female

First year
1908
First year births
6
First year rank
#1,862
Peak year
1952
Peak year births
5,583
Peak rank
#75
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
16
Recent rank
#6,903

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

Related links